New AOL Video Head: We're Going to Take Risks


AOL’s video division is going through a shuffle at the top.

Out is Ran Harnevo who, after serving in the role for four years, said today in a blog post he’s ready to get back to startup life. Replacing him is Dermot McCormack, who most recently served as head of Viacom Music and Logo’s Connected Content Group. He told Ad Age that under his watch, AOL’s video division will push the envelope. “We are going to try some different things,” he said.

The shakeup is significant as AOL’s future is staked on three pillars: online video, ad-tech and premium content. Mr. Harnevo’s departure comes soon after Susan Lyne’s departure. She ran the company’s brand group until last month.

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